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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.62, 6,944.34 and 2,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.62, 6,944.34 and 2,879.13 is: 3,972.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.62 : 6,944.34 = 2,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.62/6,944.34 = 2,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.62x = 6,944.34 × 2,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.62x = 19,993,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,993,657.62/5,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.81

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